Owen and Liam are Ready for Kindergarten! “Cheez-It” Owen said with his hand-held communication device before popping the beloved snack into his mouth. He smiled with delight. His speech-therapist, Anna, cheered. His mother Michelle, who was watching the in-home therapy session, cried. In the next room, Owen’s twin brother Liam sat on a crash pad …
Welcome to Variety, Anna! We are excited to announce Anna Wilde as one of our two new Health Services Care Coordinators! Anna will be working primarily in Variety’s TherHappy program while also assisting with durable medical equipment and other programs-related needs. Anna comes to Variety with an array of experiences and knowledge in the health …
A couple of years ago, Variety Kid Maisy attended a birthday party at a ranch. There, she not only got to ride a horse for the first time, but she formed a connection with one of the horses. She fed him and petted him, laughing, smiling, and communicating in her own unique way. You see, Maisy, …
For a while, many things felt nearly impossible to Variety Kid Andrew. He suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident when he was just four years old, leaving him unable to walk. But that didn’t keep him from doing one of the things he loved most – swimming. Over the years, Andrew has continued …
Variety Teen Madi is very busy and active. She likes to do a ton of activities, many with Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. Madi attends Teen Camp every summer, participates in our Variety Theatre program and also joins in during various social group outings, among others. So, it’s safe to say that she …
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